*Notice Regarding Change in Fiscal Year
Due to a change in the fiscal year end to December, FY2014, a transitional period for the change, covers nine months from April 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
Thus, percentage changes compared to the previous fiscal year (twelve-month period) are not applicable.

From 1QFY2011, the method of translating revenue and expense accounts of foreign subsidiaries was changed from the spot rate as of the reporting date to the average exchange rate.The method of presentation for upfront licensing payments received was changed from non-operating income to net sales.Figures for FY2010 have been adjusted retrospectively to apply the changes above.